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16-year-old Emory Pruitt becomes one of the youngest to ever attend Clark Atlanta University
Pruitt joined the class of 2020 this fall at 15 years old as one of the youngest students ever at the historically black college in Atlanta.
16-year-old Emory Pruitt is making history as the youngest student at Clark Atlanta University, reports WSBTV.
Emory Pruitt makes history
Pruitt joined the class of 2020 this fall at 15 years old as one of the youngest students ever at the historically black college in Atlanta. Officials said Pruitt, who recently turned 16, is also the youngest student in recent memory.
CAU officials said in a statement that Pruitt graduated with a 3.7 GPA but that her path to college wasn’t easy.
“At her hometown high school, she was mocked for being a young Black woman who dared to dream big,” a CAU spokesperson said. “But the racism and adversity, along with strong family support, only strengthened Pruitt’s resolve.”
A family affair
What’s more special is Emory’s brother, Elijah was accepted to Clark Atlanta this year.
The siblings were raised by a single mother. Karen Pruitt said her daughter was thrilled to be accepted to CAU.
“Words would not be able to describe how thrilled and excited she was to have come across a dream come true,” Karen Pruitt said.
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